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Costa Rica

Costa Rica (i/ˌkoʊstəˈriːkə/; Spanish:[ˈkosta ˈrika]; literally meaning, "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica (Spanish:República de Costa Rica), is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. It has a population of around 4.5 million, of whom nearly a quarter live in the metropolitan area of the capital and largest city, San José.

Policy

A policy is a deliberatesystem of principles to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes. A policy is a statement of intent, and is implemented as a procedure or protocol. Policies are generally adopted by the Board of or senior governance body within an organization whereas procedures or protocols would be developed and adopted by senior executive officers. Policies can assist in both subjective and objectivedecision making. Policies to assist in subjective decision making would usually assist senior management with decisions that must consider the relative merits of a number of factors before making decisions and as a result are often hard to objectively test e.g. work-life balance policy. In contrast policies to assist in objective decision making are usually operational in nature and can be objectively tested e.g. password policy.

The term may apply to government, private sector organizations and groups, as well as individuals. Presidential executive orders, corporate privacy policies, and parliamentary rules of order are all examples of policy. Policy differs from rules or law. While law can compel or prohibit behaviors (e.g. a law requiring the payment of taxes on income), policy merely guides actions toward those that are most likely to achieve a desired outcome.

Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode/dᵻˌpɛʃˈmoʊd/ are an English electronic band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan (lead vocals, occasional songwriter since 2005), Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, vocals, chief songwriter after 1981), Andy Fletcher (keyboards), and Vince Clarke (keyboards, chief songwriter from 1980 until 1981). Depeche Mode released their debut record in 1981, Speak & Spell, bringing the band onto the British new wave scene. Clarke left the band after the release of the album, leaving the band as a trio to record A Broken Frame, released the following year. Gore took over lead songwriting duties and, later in 1982, Alan Wilder (keyboards, drums, occasional songwriter) officially joined the band to fill Clarke's spot, establishing a line up that would continue for the next thirteen years.

The band's last albums of the 1980s, Black Celebration and Music for the Masses, established them as a dominant force on the mainstream electronic music scene. A highlight of this era was the band's concert at the Pasadena Rose Bowl, where they drew a crowd in excess of 60,000 people. In the new decade, Depeche Mode released Violator, a mainstream success. The subsequent album, Songs of Faith and Devotion, and the supporting Devotional Tour exacerbated tensions within the band to the point where Alan Wilder quit in 1995, leading to intense media and fan speculation that the band would split. Now a trio once again, the band released Ultra in 1997, recorded at the height of Gahan's near-fatal drug abuse, Gore's alcoholism and seizures and Fletcher's depression. The release of Exciter confirmed Depeche Mode's willingness to remain together, the subsequent, and very successful, Exciter Tour being their first tour in support of an original album in eight years since the Devotional Tour, although the band had toured in 1998 to support The Singles 86–98 compilation album.

Policy of Truth

"Policy of Truth" is a song by English electronic band Depeche Mode, released in May 1990 as the third single from their seventh studio albumViolator (1990). Although the song was less successful than the first two singles before, it is the only Depeche Mode single to chart higher on the Billboard Hot 100 (#15) than on the UK Singles Chart (#16), as well as peaking at number two on the American dance charts. It also became the band's second chart-topper on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.

Remixes

François Kevorkian mixed a new single version for the release, extending it slightly while lowering the tempo, and also making Dave Gahan's vocals more prominent. He also mixed the Beat Box Mix (the 12" version of the single mix) and the Pavlov's Dub.

The Trancentral Mix is by The KLF, a popular Acid House band at that time and one of only 3 occasions they did remix work for other artists (the other being So Hard and its B-side "It Must Be Obvious" by the Pet Shop Boys and "What Is Dub?" by Moody Boys).

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A small country with big ideas to get rid of fossil fuels | Monica Araya

A small country with big ideas to get rid of fossil fuels | Monica Araya

A small country with big ideas to get rid of fossil fuels | Monica Araya

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10:35

Geography Now! Costa Rica

Geography Now! Costa Rica

Geography Now! Costa Rica

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Which Countries Run On 100% Renewable Energy?

Which Countries Run On 100% Renewable Energy?

Which Countries Run On 100% Renewable Energy?

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6:33

How To Save The World: Costa Rica's Eco Boom

How To Save The World: Costa Rica's Eco Boom

How To Save The World: Costa Rica's Eco Boom

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Costa Rica a sustainable solution

Costa Rica a sustainable solution

Costa Rica a sustainable solution

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published: 24 Dec 2014

A small country with big ideas to get rid of fossil fuels | Monica Araya

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published: 06 Sep 2016

Geography Now! Costa Rica

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Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity is threatened by deforestation and monocultures. Father-son duo Leo and Stefan Pröstler are fighting back, however. Their aim is to replant forests with money from small investors.
Read more: http://www.dw.de/program/global-3000/s-11487-9798

published: 24 Dec 2013

How To Save The World: Costa Rica's Eco Boom

How To Save The World: Eric Campbell criss-crosses the continents to see just what is at stake for humanity, interviewing scientists determined to find solutions as well as politicians who deny its existence.
ScientistsLook Back To Ice Age To Predict Sea Level Rises
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What Really Happened To Global Warming?
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published: 27 Nov 2017

Costa Rica a sustainable solution

Imagine communities and land-owners being paid by the government to protect their forests & natural resources? Costa Rica is the only tropical country in the world that has reversed the process of deforestation through a unique fuel tax law that impresses the importance of protecting the environment & helping develop communities.

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"The newHPI results show the extent to which 151 countries across the globe produce long, happy and sustainable lives for the people that live in them. The overall index scores rank countries based on their efficiency, how many long and happy lives each produces per unit of environmental output."
The Happy Planet Index: 2012Report
http://www.happyplanetindex.org/assets/happy-planet-index-report.pdf
"The Happy Planet Index is a new measure of progress that focusses on what matters: sustainable well-being for all. It tells us how well nations are doing in terms of supporting their inhabitants to live good lives now, while ensuring that others can do the same in the future."
Want to live in the world's happiest place? This is where you should go...
http://edition.cnn.com/2014/05/05/business/oecd-quality-of-life/
Denmark Is Considered The Happiest Country. You'll Never Guess Why. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/22/denmark-happiest-country_n_4070761.htmlHappiness Should Have GreaterRole in DevelopmentPolicy - UN Member States
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=39084#.VHTUOVaXpuY
Human Development Report2011: A Better Future for All
http://hdr.undp.org/sites/default/files/reports/271/hdr_2011_en_complete.pdf
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How do we build a society without fossil fuels? Using her native Costa Rica as an example of positive action on environmental protection and renewables, climate advocate MonicaAraya outlines a bold vision for a world committed to clean energy in all sectors.
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How do we build a society without fossil fuels? Using her native Costa Rica as an example of positive action on environmental protection and renewables, climate advocate MonicaAraya outlines a bold vision for a world committed to clean energy in all sectors.
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Geography Now! Costa Rica

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Which Countries Run On 100% Renewable Energy?

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Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity is threatened by deforestation and monocultures. Father-son duo Leo and Stefan Pröstler are fighting back, however. Their aim is to replant forests with money from small investors.
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Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity is threatened by deforestation and monocultures. Father-son duo Leo and Stefan Pröstler are fighting back, however. Their aim is to replant forests with money from small investors.
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How To Save The World: Costa Rica's Eco Boom

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How To Save The World: Eric Campbell criss-crosses the continents to see just what is at stake for humanity, interviewing scientists determined to find solutions as well as politicians who deny its existence.
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"It's like putting more ice into your gin and tonic. If you put more ice in the level goes up", explains ProfessorPeter Convey. Almost 90% of Antarctica's glaciers are melting as a result of rising temperatures, causing sea levels to rise dangerously. "We're measuring the water getting higher and higher every year. To have our political leadership ignoring it is ridiculous". In the face of such danger, young entrepreneurs all over the world are creating new ways to save the planet. Giant solar factories and wind farms are becoming much more common, as both governments and individuals wake up to the crisis. As one scientist explains, "We need to get off the curse of fossil fuels, we have to stop cooking the planet."
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Miriam and Ricardo struggled in Costa Rica after fleeing from Colombia, but their entrepreneurial drive, and an official policy which allows refugees to work, have enabled them to thrive. They now run the country’s biggest gluten-free bakery, and their Costa Rican-Colombian family is thriving.
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Miriam and Ricardo struggled in Costa Rica after fleeing from Colombia, but their entrepreneurial drive, and an official policy which allows refugees to work, have enabled them to thrive. They now run the country’s biggest gluten-free bakery, and their Costa Rican-Colombian family is thriving.
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Costa Rica a sustainable solution

Imagine communities and land-owners being paid by the government to protect their forests & natural resources? Costa Rica is the only tropical country in the wo...

Imagine communities and land-owners being paid by the government to protect their forests & natural resources? Costa Rica is the only tropical country in the world that has reversed the process of deforestation through a unique fuel tax law that impresses the importance of protecting the environment & helping develop communities.

Imagine communities and land-owners being paid by the government to protect their forests & natural resources? Costa Rica is the only tropical country in the world that has reversed the process of deforestation through a unique fuel tax law that impresses the importance of protecting the environment & helping develop communities.

Top Costa Rica Travel Tips - Essential for your Costa Rica Vacation

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The Top 7 Costa RicaTravel Tips is the focus of this Frog TV video. These are the top questions we get asked all the time by our clients before booking a vacation to Costa Rica. So Adam Baker answers them for you right here! Check it out & if you have some MORE questions you would like answering please post them int he comments box below!
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published: 26 Mar 2014

Costa Rica (Central-America) Vacation Travel Video Guide

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Travel video about destination Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is a fascinating country in Central America bordered by Nicaragua and Panama, a natural paradise between the Caribbean and the Pacific.Located at more than a thousand metres above sea level, San José, Costa Rica’s capital city, not only boasts an idyllic location in the heart of Central America’s coffee country, but also an enviable climate. The extent to which Costa Rica joins with European tradition can be seen in the Teatro Nacional. The coffee barons, to whom the glorious development of San José is owed, created taxes for the export of coffee beans and thus funded the construction of the magnificent building. In a fertile mountain valley at the foot of a ...

Things to know before visiting Costa Rica

Things to know before visiting Costa Rica
Costa Rica has been a popular destination for quite some time especially considering that it is so close to the United States. The initial boom occurred in the 90's when expats decided to start relocating to the Central American country in order to move away from the high priced USA.
This has caused one of the things to know before visiting Costa Rica and that its not that cheap to visit anymore. The country is overrun with American food chains in the big cities and most of the times in San Jose and other large cities you are going find yourself eating at one of the many restaurants you eat at in the USA.
Another one of the important things to know before visiting Costa Rica is that you will most likely rent a car in order to see all of the popu...

Top 10 Things to Do In Costa Rica

If you want to know what the Top 10 Things to Do in Costa Rica are, this video provides that list. Costa Rica comprises of a lush rainforest, a cloud forest, wildlife reserves, thermal hot springs and beautiful tropical beaches.
10. Ecotourism: Costa Rica is considered one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world. The country is divided into 20 natural parks, 8 biological reserves, and a series of protected areas that captivate ecotourism lovers.
9. Pristine Beaches: Costa Rica has nearly 300 different beaches along its stunning Pacific and Caribbean coastlines They include fluffy white sand beaches as we great for swimming and surfing.
8. Ziplining: Flying through the rainforest on a zipline cable is an exhilarating way to experience the region.
7. Arenal Volcano: Arenal, one of ...

Costa Rica Vacation Guide

Use our first trip together as a couple to Costa Rica in May 2012 as your vacation guide as Allison and I travel through one of our favorite places we have visited. From surfing Playa Avellanas and Tamarindo to the zip line tours near Monteverde we covered a lot of ground during this trip. Looking forward to going back soon. Filmed on the GoPro HD and GoPro Hero 2.
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Discover Costa Rica 2017 HD - Travel Experience

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Costa Rica is wonderful, unique travel experience just waiting to happen. With a rich array of diversity from its beaches & rainforests to it's warm friendly people and abundant wildlife, there is something for everyone in this gem of Central America.
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20 Things NOT To Do in Costa Rica - Part 1

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ExoticCosta Rica is known for its lush jungles, cool creatures and some of the finest beaches in the world. However beware of these 20 things NOT to do in Costa Rica.
1. Don'tFeed the Monkeys
The adorable monkeys are a big hit with tourists, but feeding them diminishes their self-reliant survival instincts. They get lazy and don't get the exercise they need can become rather aggressive... Oh yeh and it's also against the law!
2. Don't Let Your Snake Guard Down
There are 22 venomous species of snake slithering around the country! In fact, it is estimated that there are two deadly snakes per hectare there!
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published: 06 May 2017

Travel to - Costa Rica

This film is a selection of memories during 3 weeks into the wild of Costa Rica in 2016. We crossed the country from north to south and east to west my girl and I. We found lots of wonderful little places along the trip, meeting friendly people and live an unique experience in the middle of wildlife.
Costa Rica is probably one of the best place for nature lovers. We will return.
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published: 20 Oct 2016

Costa Rica Travel Advice 2 - Must-See Places, Currency and Money

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In this episode: Top 3 places to visit, Local currency/money exchange.

published: 07 Jun 2014

Top 9 Costa Rica Travel Tips - Know Before You Go!

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Our latest 9 Top Costa Rica Travel tips come directly from the experts themselves (and our COO - can you spot him?) at the Costa Rican Vacations office party!These are some key travel tips for Costa Rica to make the most out of your Costa Rica experience.
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TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN COSTA RICA

Here's ten reasons why Costa Rica is one of our favorite spots. ¡Pura vida!
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Costa Rica: A Little Piece of Paradise | National Geographic

Looking for a little piece of paradise? Set your sights on Costa Rica. With beautiful beaches, rainforests, and volcanoes, this tourist-friendly country has become a favorite stop for eco-trekkers and the surf set alike.
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EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COSTA RICA BEFORE YOU TRAVEL THERE

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published: 12 Oct 2017

BACKPACKING COSTA RICA TOP TIPS

These are my best tips for having a travelling adventure backpacking in Costa Rica. That doesn’t have to mean “budget Costa Rica,” but if you’re travelling the Gringo Trail that probably means a tight - gap year - budget, right?
I cover the Gringo Trail in Costa Rica from Montezuma, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, La Fortuna, Arenal, to Monteverde, Tortuguero and Manuel Antonio, including hostels, hiking, surfing, activities, and the best hot spots. Or maybe you’re just looking to trek Costa Rica.
This video’s not meant to be a definitive Costa Rica travel guide, or even an exhaustive list of Costa Rica sights, sounds and destinations. It’s just my advice if you want to travel to Costa Rica based on my own experience. (Which was part of a general backpacking adventure covering Nicaragua, Pana...

published: 30 Aug 2015

Costa Rica Travel Video Guide

Costa RicaTravelVideoGuide. Costa Rica is sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of Central America because of its comfortable lifestyle, peaceful democracy and overwhelming natural beauty. The country's Disneylike cast of creatures -- ranging from howler monkeys to toucans -- are populous and relatively easy to spot. The waves are prime, the beauty is staggering and the sluggish pace seductive. A peaceful oasis in a tumultuous region, this tiny nation draws 1.5 million visitors every year.
Costa Rica Travel Video Guide put things in perspective, consider the fact that prior to 1950, half of the country struggled with grinding poverty, and living beyond the age of 50 was an achievement in itself. Today, less than one in five Ticos (Costa Ricans) lives below the poverty line, and life...

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Travel video about destination Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is a fascinating country in Central America bordered by Nicaragua and Panama, a natural paradise between the Caribbean and the Pacific.Located at more than a thousand metres above sea level, San José, Costa Rica’s capital city, not only boasts an idyllic location in the heart of Central America’s coffee country, but also an enviable climate. The extent to which Costa Rica joins with European tradition can be seen in the Teatro Nacional. The coffee barons, to whom the glorious development of San José is owed, created taxes for the export of coffee beans and thus funded the construction of the magnificent building. In a fertile mountain valley at the foot of a volcano, is Turrialba, a town that radiates a serene calm but once was an important station on the route of the JungleTrain from San José to the Atlantic coast. The crater of the Poas Volcano is surrounded by the dense green of a rainforest and overlooks the north western Meseta Central. Although it is one of the country’s most active volcanoes, it is the most visited, as visitors can go by car almost to the edge of the crater. The RainForestAerialTram is Costa Rica’s most popular tourist attraction, a ride on an open gondola through the jungle. A journey of discovery amid a canopy of trees, hovering at treetop level through the solitude of nature. Fascinating nature, joie de vivre and colonial history are omnipresent on this land bridge between North and South America, Costa Rica is surely one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
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Costa Rica is a fascinating country in Central America bordered by Nicaragua and Panama, a natural paradise between the Caribbean and the Pacific.Located at more than a thousand metres above sea level, San José, Costa Rica’s capital city, not only boasts an idyllic location in the heart of Central America’s coffee country, but also an enviable climate. The extent to which Costa Rica joins with European tradition can be seen in the Teatro Nacional. The coffee barons, to whom the glorious development of San José is owed, created taxes for the export of coffee beans and thus funded the construction of the magnificent building. In a fertile mountain valley at the foot of a volcano, is Turrialba, a town that radiates a serene calm but once was an important station on the route of the JungleTrain from San José to the Atlantic coast. The crater of the Poas Volcano is surrounded by the dense green of a rainforest and overlooks the north western Meseta Central. Although it is one of the country’s most active volcanoes, it is the most visited, as visitors can go by car almost to the edge of the crater. The RainForestAerialTram is Costa Rica’s most popular tourist attraction, a ride on an open gondola through the jungle. A journey of discovery amid a canopy of trees, hovering at treetop level through the solitude of nature. Fascinating nature, joie de vivre and colonial history are omnipresent on this land bridge between North and South America, Costa Rica is surely one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
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Things to know before visiting Costa Rica

Things to know before visiting Costa Rica
Costa Rica has been a popular destination for quite some time especially considering that it is so close to the Unite...

Things to know before visiting Costa Rica
Costa Rica has been a popular destination for quite some time especially considering that it is so close to the United States. The initial boom occurred in the 90's when expats decided to start relocating to the Central American country in order to move away from the high priced USA.
This has caused one of the things to know before visiting Costa Rica and that its not that cheap to visit anymore. The country is overrun with American food chains in the big cities and most of the times in San Jose and other large cities you are going find yourself eating at one of the many restaurants you eat at in the USA.
Another one of the important things to know before visiting Costa Rica is that you will most likely rent a car in order to see all of the popular tourist destinations. The beaches on the PacificSide are most of the nice ones in the Northern part of the country and the Volcano, Arenal, which most people visit is in the interior.
The infrastructure is decent in the country although it can't compare to that of the United States or even Europe as most of the roads in the mountains to get to the places you need to are still only two lane roads. One thing that falls under what to know before visiting Costa Rica is there will be an "authorization" on your card worth hundreds or thousands of dollars.
It is important to note that when you do rent a car the insurance against others is required where in most other countries it is optional. You will want to purchase this coverage for others via your online booking engine or even a third party since most of the coverage that you get with your credit card or even the car company doesn't cover third parties.
Those are some of the things to know before visiting Costa Rica. Check out the video if you want to know more!
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Things to know before visiting Costa Rica

Things to know before visiting Costa Rica
Costa Rica has been a popular destination for quite some time especially considering that it is so close to the United States. The initial boom occurred in the 90's when expats decided to start relocating to the Central American country in order to move away from the high priced USA.
This has caused one of the things to know before visiting Costa Rica and that its not that cheap to visit anymore. The country is overrun with American food chains in the big cities and most of the times in San Jose and other large cities you are going find yourself eating at one of the many restaurants you eat at in the USA.
Another one of the important things to know before visiting Costa Rica is that you will most likely rent a car in order to see all of the popular tourist destinations. The beaches on the PacificSide are most of the nice ones in the Northern part of the country and the Volcano, Arenal, which most people visit is in the interior.
The infrastructure is decent in the country although it can't compare to that of the United States or even Europe as most of the roads in the mountains to get to the places you need to are still only two lane roads. One thing that falls under what to know before visiting Costa Rica is there will be an "authorization" on your card worth hundreds or thousands of dollars.
It is important to note that when you do rent a car the insurance against others is required where in most other countries it is optional. You will want to purchase this coverage for others via your online booking engine or even a third party since most of the coverage that you get with your credit card or even the car company doesn't cover third parties.
Those are some of the things to know before visiting Costa Rica. Check out the video if you want to know more!
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Top 10 Things to Do In Costa Rica

If you want to know what the Top 10 Things to Do in Costa Rica are, this video provides that list. Costa Rica comprises of a lush rainforest, a cloud forest, wi...

If you want to know what the Top 10 Things to Do in Costa Rica are, this video provides that list. Costa Rica comprises of a lush rainforest, a cloud forest, wildlife reserves, thermal hot springs and beautiful tropical beaches.
10. Ecotourism: Costa Rica is considered one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world. The country is divided into 20 natural parks, 8 biological reserves, and a series of protected areas that captivate ecotourism lovers.
9. Pristine Beaches: Costa Rica has nearly 300 different beaches along its stunning Pacific and Caribbean coastlines They include fluffy white sand beaches as we great for swimming and surfing.
8. Ziplining: Flying through the rainforest on a zipline cable is an exhilarating way to experience the region.
7. Arenal Volcano: Arenal, one of the world's most active volcanoes, stands more than 5,000 feet high. It sat dormant for hundreds of years, but woke from its slumber in 1968, spewing hot lava in frequent eruptions until 2010.
6. CloudForrest in Monteverde: A visit to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve offers a reptile exhibit, a ButterflyGarden and Hummingbird Garden. Also, don’t miss a walk along the Hanging Bridges!
5. RainforestChocolate Tour: This tour in La Fortuna may be the sweetest experience in Costa Rica. Discover the ancient secrets of chocolate: from its discovery and use, in tropical America, to the processing of the product we know and love today.
4. Horseback Riding: Horseback riding through the rainforest is a great way to see the region.
3. Swim in Waterfalls. La Fortuna, among other places, provide awesome waterfalls to swim in.
2. Monkeys in Manuel Antonio National Park are an experience not to be missed.
1. Thermal Hot Springs at Tabacon: The hot springs at Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort provides the perfect combination of hot springs volume, temperature and mineral content (low sulfur content to prevent strong odors).
Bonus: Tabacon Hot Springs Water Slide: Everybody has got to experience the thermal hot springs waterslide, located in the main Tabacon resort pool, which also includes a swim-up bar.
This video was shot in October, 2014.
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If you want to know what the Top 10 Things to Do in Costa Rica are, this video provides that list. Costa Rica comprises of a lush rainforest, a cloud forest, wildlife reserves, thermal hot springs and beautiful tropical beaches.
10. Ecotourism: Costa Rica is considered one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world. The country is divided into 20 natural parks, 8 biological reserves, and a series of protected areas that captivate ecotourism lovers.
9. Pristine Beaches: Costa Rica has nearly 300 different beaches along its stunning Pacific and Caribbean coastlines They include fluffy white sand beaches as we great for swimming and surfing.
8. Ziplining: Flying through the rainforest on a zipline cable is an exhilarating way to experience the region.
7. Arenal Volcano: Arenal, one of the world's most active volcanoes, stands more than 5,000 feet high. It sat dormant for hundreds of years, but woke from its slumber in 1968, spewing hot lava in frequent eruptions until 2010.
6. CloudForrest in Monteverde: A visit to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve offers a reptile exhibit, a ButterflyGarden and Hummingbird Garden. Also, don’t miss a walk along the Hanging Bridges!
5. RainforestChocolate Tour: This tour in La Fortuna may be the sweetest experience in Costa Rica. Discover the ancient secrets of chocolate: from its discovery and use, in tropical America, to the processing of the product we know and love today.
4. Horseback Riding: Horseback riding through the rainforest is a great way to see the region.
3. Swim in Waterfalls. La Fortuna, among other places, provide awesome waterfalls to swim in.
2. Monkeys in Manuel Antonio National Park are an experience not to be missed.
1. Thermal Hot Springs at Tabacon: The hot springs at Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort provides the perfect combination of hot springs volume, temperature and mineral content (low sulfur content to prevent strong odors).
Bonus: Tabacon Hot Springs Water Slide: Everybody has got to experience the thermal hot springs waterslide, located in the main Tabacon resort pool, which also includes a swim-up bar.
This video was shot in October, 2014.
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Costa Rica Vacation Guide

Use our first trip together as a couple to Costa Rica in May 2012 as your vacation guide as Allison and I travel through one of our favorite places we have visi...

Use our first trip together as a couple to Costa Rica in May 2012 as your vacation guide as Allison and I travel through one of our favorite places we have visited. From surfing Playa Avellanas and Tamarindo to the zip line tours near Monteverde we covered a lot of ground during this trip. Looking forward to going back soon. Filmed on the GoPro HD and GoPro Hero 2.
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Use our first trip together as a couple to Costa Rica in May 2012 as your vacation guide as Allison and I travel through one of our favorite places we have visited. From surfing Playa Avellanas and Tamarindo to the zip line tours near Monteverde we covered a lot of ground during this trip. Looking forward to going back soon. Filmed on the GoPro HD and GoPro Hero 2.
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DiscoverCosta Rica today with our free TravelGuide: https://goo.gl/yq80GX
Costa Rica is wonderful, unique travel experience just waiting to happen. With a rich array of diversity from its beaches & rainforests to it's warm friendly people and abundant wildlife, there is something for everyone in this gem of Central America.
Costa Rica hotels, Costa Rica resorts and Costa Rican tours are just a click away!
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as well as staff memebers at Costa Rican Vacations, CarolinaBello & CindyRetana.
Costa Rican Vacations is part of the Namu Travel Group.

DiscoverCosta Rica today with our free TravelGuide: https://goo.gl/yq80GX
Costa Rica is wonderful, unique travel experience just waiting to happen. With a rich array of diversity from its beaches & rainforests to it's warm friendly people and abundant wildlife, there is something for everyone in this gem of Central America.
Costa Rica hotels, Costa Rica resorts and Costa Rican tours are just a click away!
Check out our free travel guide to learn more: https://goo.gl/yq80GX
Produced & Directed by Adam BakerPlease SUBSCRIBE to stay up to date: http://bit.ly/1mfIdw9
Music: UpbeatMotivation by studio 89 available on AudioJungle
A special thanks to everyone involved on creating great material for this video.
Including the JW Marriott Resort which you can check out here: https://goo.gl/yeixqq\
as well as staff memebers at Costa Rican Vacations, CarolinaBello & CindyRetana.
Costa Rican Vacations is part of the Namu Travel Group.

20 Things NOT To Do in Costa Rica - Part 1

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ExoticCosta Rica is known for its lush jungles, cool creatures and some of the finest beaches in the world. However...

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ExoticCosta Rica is known for its lush jungles, cool creatures and some of the finest beaches in the world. However beware of these 20 things NOT to do in Costa Rica.
1. Don'tFeed the Monkeys
The adorable monkeys are a big hit with tourists, but feeding them diminishes their self-reliant survival instincts. They get lazy and don't get the exercise they need can become rather aggressive... Oh yeh and it's also against the law!
2. Don't Let Your Snake Guard Down
There are 22 venomous species of snake slithering around the country! In fact, it is estimated that there are two deadly snakes per hectare there!
3. Don't Forget to Shake Out Your Shoes
We're really not trying to scare you away, just be aware that the world's most toxic spider makes its home here and might be lurking, say... in your shoe! The Brazilian wandering spider is particularly prevalent in Corcovado National Park, and is a nightmare for arachnophobics.
4. Don't Stay at an InternationalChain Resort
Costa Rica is full of family-run B&Bs, sustainable eco-lodges and intimate guesthouses that often have more character and charm than the familiar chains do, and will give you a more authentic experience on your vacation.
5. Don't ExpectGreatCoffee!
Yes, Costa Rica grows some of the richest, boldest, most coveted coffee beans in the world. (reverb) However, most of the crop is for export, so the local cups of joe aren't necessarily homegrown!
Find out more things NOT to do in Costa Rica, in part 2!

Get more Tips here! www.destinationtips.com
ExoticCosta Rica is known for its lush jungles, cool creatures and some of the finest beaches in the world. However beware of these 20 things NOT to do in Costa Rica.
1. Don'tFeed the Monkeys
The adorable monkeys are a big hit with tourists, but feeding them diminishes their self-reliant survival instincts. They get lazy and don't get the exercise they need can become rather aggressive... Oh yeh and it's also against the law!
2. Don't Let Your Snake Guard Down
There are 22 venomous species of snake slithering around the country! In fact, it is estimated that there are two deadly snakes per hectare there!
3. Don't Forget to Shake Out Your Shoes
We're really not trying to scare you away, just be aware that the world's most toxic spider makes its home here and might be lurking, say... in your shoe! The Brazilian wandering spider is particularly prevalent in Corcovado National Park, and is a nightmare for arachnophobics.
4. Don't Stay at an InternationalChain Resort
Costa Rica is full of family-run B&Bs, sustainable eco-lodges and intimate guesthouses that often have more character and charm than the familiar chains do, and will give you a more authentic experience on your vacation.
5. Don't ExpectGreatCoffee!
Yes, Costa Rica grows some of the richest, boldest, most coveted coffee beans in the world. (reverb) However, most of the crop is for export, so the local cups of joe aren't necessarily homegrown!
Find out more things NOT to do in Costa Rica, in part 2!

Travel to - Costa Rica

This film is a selection of memories during 3 weeks into the wild of Costa Rica in 2016. We crossed the country from north to south and east to west my girl and...

This film is a selection of memories during 3 weeks into the wild of Costa Rica in 2016. We crossed the country from north to south and east to west my girl and I. We found lots of wonderful little places along the trip, meeting friendly people and live an unique experience in the middle of wildlife.
Costa Rica is probably one of the best place for nature lovers. We will return.
See it in 4K :)
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Filmed & edited by Antoine Janssens
Music by A Thousand Years - David A. Molina
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This film is a selection of memories during 3 weeks into the wild of Costa Rica in 2016. We crossed the country from north to south and east to west my girl and I. We found lots of wonderful little places along the trip, meeting friendly people and live an unique experience in the middle of wildlife.
Costa Rica is probably one of the best place for nature lovers. We will return.
See it in 4K :)
More pictures on my Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/antoinejans/
Filmed & edited by Antoine Janssens
Music by A Thousand Years - David A. Molina
https://vimeo.com/davidamolina

FreeCosta RicaTravelAdvice: Making travel to Costa Rica easy by answering all the hard questions for you. Destinations, Budgets, Visas, Personal Travel Tips and so much more.
In this episode: Top 3 places to visit, Local currency/money exchange.

FreeCosta RicaTravelAdvice: Making travel to Costa Rica easy by answering all the hard questions for you. Destinations, Budgets, Visas, Personal Travel Tips and so much more.
In this episode: Top 3 places to visit, Local currency/money exchange.

Costa Rica: A Little Piece of Paradise | National Geographic

Looking for a little piece of paradise? Set your sights on Costa Rica. With beautiful beaches, rainforests, and volcanoes, this tourist-friendly country has be...

Looking for a little piece of paradise? Set your sights on Costa Rica. With beautiful beaches, rainforests, and volcanoes, this tourist-friendly country has become a favorite stop for eco-trekkers and the surf set alike.
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EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COSTA RICA BEFORE YOU TRAVEL THERE

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This video is one part of a two part video series. The other video linked below is a vlog of everything we did in Costa Rica - please watch it if you want to know what we are referencing and discussing in this vlog! I hope that in creating this two part travel series, we are able to help better inform you on your future travels to Costa Rica xx
VIDEOGUIDE
00:27_biography: about us
00:43_cities we visited: san jose, puerto viejo
01:15_barrios & beaches
02:35_weather
03:04_language barrier
04:10_money: currencies, affordability, tipping
05:48_accomodation
07:43_transportation: uber, taxi, bus
09:19_technology: data, wifi, maps
11:04_restaurant recommendations
14:38_food recommendations: traditional and popular dishes
16:42_nightlife
18:06_healthcare: traveler's insurance, emergency care, pharmacy
19:50_body care: sunscreen, bug bites
22:23_recreation: dog mountain, snorkeling, biking
27:50_safety: walking alone, theft, harassment
29:51_respect
Feel free to jump around the video - I know it is a lengthy one but we wanted to cover as much information as possible because we know how helpful it would have been to have a video like this before traveling.
Please do bear in mind - like we said in the video - everything we share in this video is our personal experience. Of course when traveling, individual experiences will vary, so do take into consideration our situation when traveling in Costa Rica and compare and contrast it with your own to evaluate our (perhaps) different experiences abroad.
I hope you enjoyed this video and found it helpful. Please feel free to share your own experiences below or ask any questions you may have after watching the video - the purpose is to create a community and conversation to help one another and travel safer, smarter and better :)
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VIDEOGUIDE
00:27_biography: about us
00:43_cities we visited: san jose, puerto viejo
01:15_barrios & beaches
02:35_weather
03:04_language barrier
04:10_money: currencies, affordability, tipping
05:48_accomodation
07:43_transportation: uber, taxi, bus
09:19_technology: data, wifi, maps
11:04_restaurant recommendations
14:38_food recommendations: traditional and popular dishes
16:42_nightlife
18:06_healthcare: traveler's insurance, emergency care, pharmacy
19:50_body care: sunscreen, bug bites
22:23_recreation: dog mountain, snorkeling, biking
27:50_safety: walking alone, theft, harassment
29:51_respect
Feel free to jump around the video - I know it is a lengthy one but we wanted to cover as much information as possible because we know how helpful it would have been to have a video like this before traveling.
Please do bear in mind - like we said in the video - everything we share in this video is our personal experience. Of course when traveling, individual experiences will vary, so do take into consideration our situation when traveling in Costa Rica and compare and contrast it with your own to evaluate our (perhaps) different experiences abroad.
I hope you enjoyed this video and found it helpful. Please feel free to share your own experiences below or ask any questions you may have after watching the video - the purpose is to create a community and conversation to help one another and travel safer, smarter and better :)
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Costa RicaTravelVideoGuide. Costa Rica is sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of Central America because of its comfortable lifestyle, peaceful democracy and overwhelming natural beauty. The country's Disneylike cast of creatures -- ranging from howler monkeys to toucans -- are populous and relatively easy to spot. The waves are prime, the beauty is staggering and the sluggish pace seductive. A peaceful oasis in a tumultuous region, this tiny nation draws 1.5 million visitors every year.
Costa Rica Travel Video Guide put things in perspective, consider the fact that prior to 1950, half of the country struggled with grinding poverty, and living beyond the age of 50 was an achievement in itself. Today, less than one in five Ticos (Costa Ricans) lives below the poverty line, and life expectancy is on a par with the USA. Given the rise in quality of life throughout the country, Ticos are generally self-content and passive about politics. But underneath the easygoing veneer is discernible pride and support for their unarmed democracy.
Enjoy this useful Costa Rica Travel Video Guide!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9b_PyMHsts

Costa RicaTravelVideoGuide. Costa Rica is sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of Central America because of its comfortable lifestyle, peaceful democracy and overwhelming natural beauty. The country's Disneylike cast of creatures -- ranging from howler monkeys to toucans -- are populous and relatively easy to spot. The waves are prime, the beauty is staggering and the sluggish pace seductive. A peaceful oasis in a tumultuous region, this tiny nation draws 1.5 million visitors every year.
Costa Rica Travel Video Guide put things in perspective, consider the fact that prior to 1950, half of the country struggled with grinding poverty, and living beyond the age of 50 was an achievement in itself. Today, less than one in five Ticos (Costa Ricans) lives below the poverty line, and life expectancy is on a par with the USA. Given the rise in quality of life throughout the country, Ticos are generally self-content and passive about politics. But underneath the easygoing veneer is discernible pride and support for their unarmed democracy.
Enjoy this useful Costa Rica Travel Video Guide!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9b_PyMHsts

The Challenges of Addressing New Immigration Flows in Costa Rica

As a nation of relative prosperity, safety and stability in Central America, Costa Rica has long attracted large numbers of migrants from the region. In recent years, it has drawn a growing influx from several Caribbean countries as well as from Africa and Asia, including some 22,000 Cubans seeking a route to the United States in 2015. The more than 400,000 immigrants residing in Costa Rica make up nearly ten percent of the country’s population. It should not be surprising that immigration issues are taking on increasing political and economic importance and posing new foreign policy challenges for Costa Rica within Central America and with the United States, Mexico, Cuba, and other nations.
A conversation with
His ExcellencyLuis Guillermo SolísPresident of Costa Rica

Perceptions on Public and Private Partnerships In Costa Rica

PARCCConversations in Conflict Studies. Alvaro Salas, Ph.D.Student in Public Administration and International Affairs at the Maxwell School. This study attempts to understand the perceptions and beliefs of public officials and representatives from various decision-making groups that are relevant to the public and private partnership fields and transportation infrastructure policies in Costa Rica. This research will serve at least three purposes. First, it will help parse out various perspectives on transportation infrastructure. Second, the results will inform research in several areas, including transportation infrastructure policy, public-private partnerships, and public participation and civic engagement. Finally, it will elucidate themes in this area that are worthy of future rese...

OECD Membership: A Roadmap to Effective Public Policy, Economic Development and Good Governance

Secretary-General of the OECD, Ángel Gurría, will discuss the importance of the OECD as a resource to guide members and aspiring members on best-practices and international experience in effective and innovative public policy making. He will also discuss the issue of OECD Enlargement and its potential for dramatic and positive impact on the development prospects for candidates for membership. With a careful attention to the successful case of South Korea, countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica and Peru are reaching out to the OECD.
Secretary-General Gurría comes from a long and distinguished background in public service, having held positions such as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Finance and PublicCredit in Mexico. His career at the OECD spans 11 years, ...

published: 21 Apr 2017

[Lecture] Making trade an engine of growth for all

Trade is essential for eliminating poverty, and the welfare of billions of people depends on an open global trading system.Since 1990 and up to the 2008 crisis, the share of GDP made up by trade and the volume of world trade have increased significantly. Since 2000, the share of developing countries in world trade has grown, from one third to one half. The most successful cases of economic growth and poverty reduction rely heavily on trade. This is because trade increases productivity, spreads innovation, opens up new employment opportunities and increases wages in sectors where a country can export competitively. However, the world is facing a challenging climate on trade. Trade growth remains weak following a significant slump after the 2008 crisis. The pace of trade liberalization has s...

Evaluating Social Policy in Latin America

I gave this talk on January 23, 2015 to high school students attending the YaleModel United Nations.
Latin America is a diverse and growing region that has been at the forefront of experimentation with innovative social policies. I presented five important examples: School vouchers in Colombia, supplementing children’s diets in Guatemala, health insurance in Costa Rica, paying mothers for keeping their kids in school in Mexico, and paying teachers and students for high math test scores. We talked about the structure of each program, how it has been evaluated, and how well it worked.

The Impact of Drug Control on Women - Geneva, 18 Nov 2016

Punitive drug policies have not only failed to reduce the scale of the illicit drug trade, they have also resulted in an exacerbation of the violence, stigma, discrimination, poverty and marginalisation faced by women. Today, women are the fastest growing prison population in the world, and this increase is mainly driven by repressive drug policies. In some Latin American countries, 60 to 80% of the female prison population is incarcerated for low-level, non-violent drug-related offences. Most women in prison are from poor households, many are single mothers responsible for several children and other dependents.
The UNGASS on drugs, held in April 2016, has been critical to reframe drug control debates away from repression and towards a human rights and development-oriented approach. The U...

published: 18 Nov 2016

How Costa Rica Achieved the Elusive Double Incorporation, a Seminar with Diego Sánchez-Ancochea

In this UNRISDSeminarDiego Sánchez-Ancochea discussed his recent book, co-authored with Juliana Martínez Franzoni, on Costa Rica's historical success and recent challenges in securing the elusive double incorporation. The research was carried out as part of the UNRISD project, PovertyReduction and Policy Regimes.
Click here for more information about this event: http://bit.ly/1iHuNe3
Click here for upcoming and past UNRISD events: http://www.unrisd.org/events
http://www.unrisd.org

The Challenges of Addressing New Immigration Flows in Costa Rica

As a nation of relative prosperity, safety and stability in Central America, Costa Rica has long attracted large numbers of migrants from the region. In recent ...

As a nation of relative prosperity, safety and stability in Central America, Costa Rica has long attracted large numbers of migrants from the region. In recent years, it has drawn a growing influx from several Caribbean countries as well as from Africa and Asia, including some 22,000 Cubans seeking a route to the United States in 2015. The more than 400,000 immigrants residing in Costa Rica make up nearly ten percent of the country’s population. It should not be surprising that immigration issues are taking on increasing political and economic importance and posing new foreign policy challenges for Costa Rica within Central America and with the United States, Mexico, Cuba, and other nations.
A conversation with
His ExcellencyLuis Guillermo SolísPresident of Costa Rica

As a nation of relative prosperity, safety and stability in Central America, Costa Rica has long attracted large numbers of migrants from the region. In recent years, it has drawn a growing influx from several Caribbean countries as well as from Africa and Asia, including some 22,000 Cubans seeking a route to the United States in 2015. The more than 400,000 immigrants residing in Costa Rica make up nearly ten percent of the country’s population. It should not be surprising that immigration issues are taking on increasing political and economic importance and posing new foreign policy challenges for Costa Rica within Central America and with the United States, Mexico, Cuba, and other nations.
A conversation with
His ExcellencyLuis Guillermo SolísPresident of Costa Rica

PARCCConversations in Conflict Studies. Alvaro Salas, Ph.D.Student in Public Administration and International Affairs at the Maxwell School. This study attempts to understand the perceptions and beliefs of public officials and representatives from various decision-making groups that are relevant to the public and private partnership fields and transportation infrastructure policies in Costa Rica. This research will serve at least three purposes. First, it will help parse out various perspectives on transportation infrastructure. Second, the results will inform research in several areas, including transportation infrastructure policy, public-private partnerships, and public participation and civic engagement. Finally, it will elucidate themes in this area that are worthy of future research. The hope is that this research will generate both academic and practitioner-oriented publications and presentations.

PARCCConversations in Conflict Studies. Alvaro Salas, Ph.D.Student in Public Administration and International Affairs at the Maxwell School. This study attempts to understand the perceptions and beliefs of public officials and representatives from various decision-making groups that are relevant to the public and private partnership fields and transportation infrastructure policies in Costa Rica. This research will serve at least three purposes. First, it will help parse out various perspectives on transportation infrastructure. Second, the results will inform research in several areas, including transportation infrastructure policy, public-private partnerships, and public participation and civic engagement. Finally, it will elucidate themes in this area that are worthy of future research. The hope is that this research will generate both academic and practitioner-oriented publications and presentations.

OECD Membership: A Roadmap to Effective Public Policy, Economic Development and Good Governance

Secretary-General of the OECD, Ángel Gurría, will discuss the importance of the OECD as a resource to guide members and aspiring members on best-practices and i...

Secretary-General of the OECD, Ángel Gurría, will discuss the importance of the OECD as a resource to guide members and aspiring members on best-practices and international experience in effective and innovative public policy making. He will also discuss the issue of OECD Enlargement and its potential for dramatic and positive impact on the development prospects for candidates for membership. With a careful attention to the successful case of South Korea, countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica and Peru are reaching out to the OECD.
Secretary-General Gurría comes from a long and distinguished background in public service, having held positions such as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Finance and PublicCredit in Mexico. His career at the OECD spans 11 years, during which he has shaped the institution into a remarkable resource to guide countries in their road to economic development and good governance.

Secretary-General of the OECD, Ángel Gurría, will discuss the importance of the OECD as a resource to guide members and aspiring members on best-practices and international experience in effective and innovative public policy making. He will also discuss the issue of OECD Enlargement and its potential for dramatic and positive impact on the development prospects for candidates for membership. With a careful attention to the successful case of South Korea, countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica and Peru are reaching out to the OECD.
Secretary-General Gurría comes from a long and distinguished background in public service, having held positions such as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Finance and PublicCredit in Mexico. His career at the OECD spans 11 years, during which he has shaped the institution into a remarkable resource to guide countries in their road to economic development and good governance.

[Lecture] Making trade an engine of growth for all

Trade is essential for eliminating poverty, and the welfare of billions of people depends on an open global trading system.Since 1990 and up to the 2008 crisis,...

Trade is essential for eliminating poverty, and the welfare of billions of people depends on an open global trading system.Since 1990 and up to the 2008 crisis, the share of GDP made up by trade and the volume of world trade have increased significantly. Since 2000, the share of developing countries in world trade has grown, from one third to one half. The most successful cases of economic growth and poverty reduction rely heavily on trade. This is because trade increases productivity, spreads innovation, opens up new employment opportunities and increases wages in sectors where a country can export competitively. However, the world is facing a challenging climate on trade. Trade growth remains weak following a significant slump after the 2008 crisis. The pace of trade liberalization has slowed, and efforts through groups like the G20 to roll back protectionist measures have had mixed results.
In this context, Ms González will talk why globalization is central to ending global poverty, which is the mission of the World Bank Group. She will talk about what more needs to be done to integrate markets, especially to bring about the next wave of developing country integration into global trade. Her lecture will also address the key domestic policies needed to grow competitiveness so that countries can make the most of trade opportunities, as well as policies to offset any negative impacts of trade.
Ms González will draw on her deep expertize in these issues and experience heading the World Bank Group’s work on trade and competitiveness, as well as a distinguished government career as Minister for Trade of Costa Rica, as well as holding other international roles with organizations like the Inter-American Development Bank.
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Ms Anabel González is SeniorDirector, Trade and Competitiveness GlobalPractice, Trade & Competitiveness at The World Bank.
This event is moderated by Assoc Prof Razeen Sally, Visiting Associate Professor, Lee Kuan YewSchool of Public Policy, NUS
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Trade is essential for eliminating poverty, and the welfare of billions of people depends on an open global trading system.Since 1990 and up to the 2008 crisis, the share of GDP made up by trade and the volume of world trade have increased significantly. Since 2000, the share of developing countries in world trade has grown, from one third to one half. The most successful cases of economic growth and poverty reduction rely heavily on trade. This is because trade increases productivity, spreads innovation, opens up new employment opportunities and increases wages in sectors where a country can export competitively. However, the world is facing a challenging climate on trade. Trade growth remains weak following a significant slump after the 2008 crisis. The pace of trade liberalization has slowed, and efforts through groups like the G20 to roll back protectionist measures have had mixed results.
In this context, Ms González will talk why globalization is central to ending global poverty, which is the mission of the World Bank Group. She will talk about what more needs to be done to integrate markets, especially to bring about the next wave of developing country integration into global trade. Her lecture will also address the key domestic policies needed to grow competitiveness so that countries can make the most of trade opportunities, as well as policies to offset any negative impacts of trade.
Ms González will draw on her deep expertize in these issues and experience heading the World Bank Group’s work on trade and competitiveness, as well as a distinguished government career as Minister for Trade of Costa Rica, as well as holding other international roles with organizations like the Inter-American Development Bank.
================================================
Ms Anabel González is SeniorDirector, Trade and Competitiveness GlobalPractice, Trade & Competitiveness at The World Bank.
This event is moderated by Assoc Prof Razeen Sally, Visiting Associate Professor, Lee Kuan YewSchool of Public Policy, NUS
================================================
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Follow us on
Facebook: http://facebook.com/nuslkyspp
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I gave this talk on January 23, 2015 to high school students attending the YaleModel United Nations.
Latin America is a diverse and growing region that has been at the forefront of experimentation with innovative social policies. I presented five important examples: School vouchers in Colombia, supplementing children’s diets in Guatemala, health insurance in Costa Rica, paying mothers for keeping their kids in school in Mexico, and paying teachers and students for high math test scores. We talked about the structure of each program, how it has been evaluated, and how well it worked.

I gave this talk on January 23, 2015 to high school students attending the YaleModel United Nations.
Latin America is a diverse and growing region that has been at the forefront of experimentation with innovative social policies. I presented five important examples: School vouchers in Colombia, supplementing children’s diets in Guatemala, health insurance in Costa Rica, paying mothers for keeping their kids in school in Mexico, and paying teachers and students for high math test scores. We talked about the structure of each program, how it has been evaluated, and how well it worked.

The Impact of Drug Control on Women - Geneva, 18 Nov 2016

Punitive drug policies have not only failed to reduce the scale of the illicit drug trade, they have also resulted in an exacerbation of the violence, stigma, d...

Punitive drug policies have not only failed to reduce the scale of the illicit drug trade, they have also resulted in an exacerbation of the violence, stigma, discrimination, poverty and marginalisation faced by women. Today, women are the fastest growing prison population in the world, and this increase is mainly driven by repressive drug policies. In some Latin American countries, 60 to 80% of the female prison population is incarcerated for low-level, non-violent drug-related offences. Most women in prison are from poor households, many are single mothers responsible for several children and other dependents.
The UNGASS on drugs, held in April 2016, has been critical to reframe drug control debates away from repression and towards a human rights and development-oriented approach. The UNGASS was also an opportunity to incorporate a gender component in UN drug policies.
This event will highlight the harms faced by women involved in the illicit drug market, especially in relation to violence, incarceration and human rights abuses. Panellists will also highlight some possible mechanisms for UN human rights bodies, in particular CEDAW, to engage in global drug control debates in the post-UNGASS period. The event will end with a description of how these steps can be implemented both at global and national level with the experience of Costa Rica.
*Panellists:*
- Moderator: Cristina González, Permanent Mission of Uruguay to the United Nations
- María del Pilar Saborío de Rocafort, Costa RicanAmbassador in Vienna
- Paulo de Tarso Lugon Arantes, GenevaRepresentative CELS, Conectas, Humanas
- Marie Nougier, International Drug Policy Consortium
- Luciana Pol, CELS, Argentina
*Organisers*:
International Drug Policy Consortium, the Washington Office on Latin America, Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales, Corporacion Humanas Chile, Conectas, co-sponsored by the governments of Colombia, Costa Rica and Uruguay
Event page: http://idpc.net/events/2016/11/the-impact-of-drug-control-on-women-exacerbating-violence-and-human-rights-abuses

Punitive drug policies have not only failed to reduce the scale of the illicit drug trade, they have also resulted in an exacerbation of the violence, stigma, discrimination, poverty and marginalisation faced by women. Today, women are the fastest growing prison population in the world, and this increase is mainly driven by repressive drug policies. In some Latin American countries, 60 to 80% of the female prison population is incarcerated for low-level, non-violent drug-related offences. Most women in prison are from poor households, many are single mothers responsible for several children and other dependents.
The UNGASS on drugs, held in April 2016, has been critical to reframe drug control debates away from repression and towards a human rights and development-oriented approach. The UNGASS was also an opportunity to incorporate a gender component in UN drug policies.
This event will highlight the harms faced by women involved in the illicit drug market, especially in relation to violence, incarceration and human rights abuses. Panellists will also highlight some possible mechanisms for UN human rights bodies, in particular CEDAW, to engage in global drug control debates in the post-UNGASS period. The event will end with a description of how these steps can be implemented both at global and national level with the experience of Costa Rica.
*Panellists:*
- Moderator: Cristina González, Permanent Mission of Uruguay to the United Nations
- María del Pilar Saborío de Rocafort, Costa RicanAmbassador in Vienna
- Paulo de Tarso Lugon Arantes, GenevaRepresentative CELS, Conectas, Humanas
- Marie Nougier, International Drug Policy Consortium
- Luciana Pol, CELS, Argentina
*Organisers*:
International Drug Policy Consortium, the Washington Office on Latin America, Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales, Corporacion Humanas Chile, Conectas, co-sponsored by the governments of Colombia, Costa Rica and Uruguay
Event page: http://idpc.net/events/2016/11/the-impact-of-drug-control-on-women-exacerbating-violence-and-human-rights-abuses

published:18 Nov 2016

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How Costa Rica Achieved the Elusive Double Incorporation, a Seminar with Diego Sánchez-Ancochea

In this UNRISDSeminarDiego Sánchez-Ancochea discussed his recent book, co-authored with Juliana Martínez Franzoni, on Costa Rica's historical success and recent challenges in securing the elusive double incorporation. The research was carried out as part of the UNRISD project, PovertyReduction and Policy Regimes.
Click here for more information about this event: http://bit.ly/1iHuNe3
Click here for upcoming and past UNRISD events: http://www.unrisd.org/events
http://www.unrisd.org

In this UNRISDSeminarDiego Sánchez-Ancochea discussed his recent book, co-authored with Juliana Martínez Franzoni, on Costa Rica's historical success and recent challenges in securing the elusive double incorporation. The research was carried out as part of the UNRISD project, PovertyReduction and Policy Regimes.
Click here for more information about this event: http://bit.ly/1iHuNe3
Click here for upcoming and past UNRISD events: http://www.unrisd.org/events
http://www.unrisd.org